Memorials, Death - Pastor Ricky Floyd -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Antonio Parkinson

HJR 368 memorializes Pastor Ricky Floyd for his Memphis leadership, mentorship, and community service, expressing condolences and ceremonial recognition by the General Assembly.

Transmitted to Governor for his action.

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What the bill is

Type: House Joint Resolution (joint resolution serving as a memorial)

Bill Number: HJR 368

Sponsor: Representative Parkinson

Title: Memorials, Death - Pastor Ricky Floyd

Purpose: To honor the memory of Pastor Ricky Floyd of Memphis and to express condolences to his family, recognizing his leadership, community service, and impact on the Memphis Frayser area.

Purpose and intent

The resolution memorializes Pastor Ricky Floyd, highlighting his roles as:

Founder and senior lead pastor of The Pursuit of God Transformation Center in Memphis
Founder of Salvation Revelation Ministries, Inc.
Curriculum coordinator and instructor for Manhood University
President and founder of the Husband Institute, Inc. (a mentoring program for boys/young men)
Founder of the School of Marriage Enhancement (with his wife)
President of Eden Estates Apartments

It notes Floyd’s community leadership, partnerships with numerous organizations, recognition by the FBI for efforts to reduce crime and violence, and his broader work in family strengthening, mentorship, and economic development.

The resolution conveys the General Assembly’s sympathy and condolences to Floyd’s family and friends and expresses a desire to honor his legacy.

Key provisions and changes

Formal recognition: The General Assembly honors Pastor Floyd’s character, leadership, and service, reflecting on his life and the impact on families and communities.

Condolences: The resolution extends sympathy to his wife, Sheila Floyd, his children, and his granddaughters.

Presentation copy: Requires preparation of an appropriate copy of the resolution for presentation, with a standard formatting clause about copy designation (removing House/Senate identifiers from the copy upon request).

No substantive policy or statutory changes: The measure is ceremonial in nature, creating no new rights, duties, or obligations beyond formal recognition and expression of condolences.

Who or what would be affected

Primary: Pastor Ricky Floyd’s immediate family and the Memphis community he served.

Secondary: Readers and communities in Tennessee who recognize his work in faith-based leadership, mentoring, and community development.

Administrative: The Office of the Clerk and the Governor’s Office, in terms of formal presentation and official acknowledgment.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Introduction: March 13, 2025

Engrossed: March 18, 2025

Senate action: Concurred March 24, 2025

Enrolled and signed by House Speaker: March 26, 2025

Signed by Senate Speaker: March 26, 2025

Transmitted to Governor: March 27, 2025

Governor’s action: Signed into law (memorial) on March 27, 2025

Note: While memorial resolutions can be ceremonial, this one explicitly states the Governor’s signature and transmission timeline.

Sponsor and context

Sponsor: Representative Parkinson

Context: The bill honors a local religious and community leader whose work spanned church leadership, family programs, mentorship, housing development, and collaboration with multiple community organizations.

This summary provides a concise, factual overview of HJR 368, focusing on its memorial purpose, the individuals and activities it highlights, and the procedural timeline leading to certification and signing.

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